Wilbur was the most popular pig in the farm, until the day Alfred the horse came. Alfred was
big, brown, and had silky hair. Not to mention that he was loud and too friendly. All the
animals like Alfred. Wilbur's owner fed Alfred better. He rode Alfred most of the time, too.
Wilbur was jealous. Alfred tried to be friends with him but Wilbur didn't like him. Wilbur
got sick and his owner was too busy to care. It was Alfred who took care of Wilbur.
1. What type of informational text is it?
2. What is the author's main purpose in writing the text?
3. What structure is used by the author in writing this text?
4. What is the problem?
5. What is the solution to the problem?
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1. A non-fiction book that examines World War II. All are examples of informative texts. Informative text can appear in newspapers, textbooks, reference materials, and research papers. Informative text is always nonfiction.
2. In general, there are 3 basic reasons for an author to write something: to persuade their reader, to inform their reader, or to entertain their reader.
3. The author's method of organizing a text. Cause/Effect: Causes stem from actions and events, and effects are what happen as a result of the action or event. Compare/Contrast: Placing together characters, situations, or ideas to show common or differing features in literary selections.
4. A problem is a situation preventing something from being achieved. The word comes from a Greek word meaning an "obstacle" (something that is in your way). Someone who has a problem must find a way of solving it. The means of solving a problem is called a "solution".
5. [Problem Solving Guide-Home] Finding a solution to a problem involves constructing a course of action that will transform your current situation into one where your objective has been achieved. Some problems require no further analysis once they have been defined effectively.
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